Cert in Dental Office Administration

Durham College

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Cert in Dental Office Administration is a certificate in Business Administration programme offered by Durham College in Oshawa, Canada. The programme runs for 2 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,489 per year (CAD 2,776 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Business Administration
Duration: 2 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 2,776 / year
International tuition: CAD 15,489 / year

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

Using their proficient interpersonal skills, the dental receptionist or administrator creates a personal and professional connection between clients and dentists by coordinating requests from both parties. A good dental receptionist and administrator who is trained in both administrative and interpersonal aspects of the job, supports successful and efficient practices in the dental office. By communicating clearly and effectively with insurance providers, the dental receptionist or administrator and make the claims process considerably less stressful for both the dental clients and the insurance company representatives.  

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, or Mature Student Status for applicants aged 19 or over without one, plus Grade 12 English at the C or U level with a minimum grade of 60 per cent. International and non-native-English-speaking applicants must also meet Durham College's general English Language Proficiency Policy: IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 88 with no section below 22, PTE Academic 53 with no section below 49, CAEL 60 overall, or Duolingo English Test 110. Before the Semester 2 field placement, students must independently arrange, at their own expense, current Level C CPR certification, current standard first-aid certification, a completed entry immunization form, and verification through the college's Electronic Requirements Verification documentation partner; these are placement conditions, not requirements for program entry.

Application Details

Start Date: September intake - the only intake listed on this program's page. Classes begin 8 September 2026 in the current cycle.
Application Deadline: Domestic (apply at ontariocolleges.ca): equal-consideration date 1 February for a September start - 1 February 2026 covered the September 2026 intake and the same rule applies to the next September intake. Applications completed after the equal-consideration date are still accepted and assessed while seats remain. International: apply through Durham College's own international application, not ontariocolleges.ca; Durham publishes no general international closing date and directs applicants to the Intakes and Availability table on the program page.

About Durham College

Type: College
Campus setting: Suburban
Founded: 1967
Students: 13,000
Programs: 156
Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in Dental Office Administration award?

Durham College awards a Certificate in the field of Business Administration on completion of this programme.

How long does Cert in Dental Office Administration take?

The programme runs for 2 semesters.

How much does Cert in Dental Office Administration cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 15,489 per year (CAD 2,776 per year for local students).

Can Cert in Dental Office Administration be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Durham College.

What language is Cert in Dental Office Administration taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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